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Crispy Chilli Beef Recipe

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A quick and flavorful Crispy Chilli Beef recipe featuring tender beef strips coated in cornstarch, fried until crispy, and tossed in a spicy and tangy chilli sauce with garlic. Perfect as a savory appetizer or a main dish served alongside steamed rice or noodles.

Ingredients

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Beef and Coating

  • 500g beef strips
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch

Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons chilli sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Oil for frying

  • Vegetable oil, for deep frying

Instructions

  1. Prepare the beef strips: Pat the beef strips dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Toss them thoroughly in cornstarch, ensuring each piece is evenly coated for maximum crispiness when fried.
  2. Heat the oil and fry beef: In a deep pan or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot enough for deep frying (around 180°C or 350°F). Carefully add the beef strips in batches, frying them for 3-5 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  3. Prepare the chilli sauce: In a separate skillet over medium heat, warm a tablespoon of oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the chilli sauce and stir to combine and warm through.
  4. Toss beef in sauce: Add the crispy beef strips to the skillet with the chilli sauce. Toss everything together well to ensure the beef is fully coated with the spicy, garlicky sauce.
  5. Serve immediately: Transfer the crispy chilli beef to a serving plate and enjoy hot, ideally with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add chopped fresh chillies or a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
  • Make sure not to overcrowd the frying pan to keep the beef strips crispy.
  • Use fresh garlic for the best flavor, but garlic powder can be a substitute if needed.
  • This dish is best enjoyed immediately to maintain the crisp texture.
  • Can be adapted to gluten-free by using a gluten-free cornstarch alternative and gluten-free chilli sauce.

Keywords: crispy chilli beef, spicy beef recipe, fried beef strips, Asian beef dish, quick dinner recipe

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